CME Group (CME) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions


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CME Stock Forecast


CME Group (CME) stock forecast, based on 34 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $291.50, with a high of $298.00 and a low of $285.00. This represents a 11.10% increase from the last price of $262.38.

$150 $180 $210 $240 $270 $300 High: $298 Avg: $291.5 Low: $285 Last Closed Price: $262.38

CME Stock Rating


CME Group stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 34 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 11 Buy (32.35%), 18 Hold (52.94%), 5 Sell (14.71%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 34 0 5 18 11 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CME Price Target Upside V Benchmarks


TypeNameUpside
StockCME Group11.10%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks -1.62%
IndustryFinancial Data & Stock Exchanges Stocks3.30%
IdeaBlockchain Stocks List20.01%
IdeaCrypto Stocks List17.09%

Price Target Trends


1M3M12M
# Anlaysts127
Avg Price Target$285.00$291.50$263.43
Last Closing Price$262.38$262.38$262.38
Upside/Downside8.62%11.10%0.40%
Ratings Trends

DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Sep, 253381318
Aug, 253381318
Jul, 25347-418
Jun, 25347-418
May, 25347-418
Analyst Price Target Forecasts

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Sep 08, 2025Alex KrammUBS$285.00$261.788.87%8.62%
Jul 24, 2025Benjamin BudishBarclays$298.00$277.187.51%13.58%
Mar 10, 2025Patrick O'ShaughnessyRaymond James$287.00$254.5712.74%9.38%
Oct 24, 2024Owen LauOppenheimer$258.00$227.4313.44%-1.67%
Oct 24, 2024Benjamin BudishBarclays$231.00$227.141.70%-11.96%
Oct 03, 2024Christopher AllenCitigroup$250.00$223.5711.82%-4.72%
Sep 26, 2024Ashish SabadraRBC Capital$235.00$218.477.57%-10.44%
Sep 03, 2024Craig SiegenthalerBank of America Securities$177.00$215.74-17.96%-32.54%
Jul 25, 2024Brian BedellDeutsche Bank$193.00$198.92-2.98%-26.44%
Jul 25, 2024Patrick MoleyPiper Sandler$225.00$199.3812.85%-14.25%
Analyst Rating Forecasts

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Sep 08, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Mar 10, 2025Raymond JamesSellOutperformupgrade
Oct 24, 2024CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Oct 17, 2024Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Oct 14, 2024OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 08, 2024Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 07, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Oct 03, 2024Goldman SachsSellSellhold
Oct 03, 2024CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Sep 26, 2024RBC CapitalSector Performinitialise

Financial Forecast


EPS Forecast

$5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $11 $12 $13 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$5.88$7.30$7.41$8.87$9.69----
Avg Forecast$6.73$6.68$7.94$9.25$10.19$10.39$10.93$11.66$12.60
High Forecast$6.99$6.93$8.15$9.31$10.23$10.65$11.67$12.50$12.98
Low Forecast$6.47$6.42$7.59$9.21$10.15$10.09$9.82$10.82$12.04
Surprise %-12.63%9.28%-6.68%-4.11%-4.91%----

Revenue Forecast

$5B $5B $6B $7B $7B $8B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$4.88B$4.69B$5.02B$5.58B$6.13B----
Avg Forecast$4.88B$4.71B$5.02B$5.57B$6.11B$6.28B$6.57B$6.94B$7.39B
High Forecast$5.03B$4.84B$5.13B$5.58B$6.12B$6.41B$6.59B$7.04B$7.56B
Low Forecast$4.74B$4.57B$4.85B$5.55B$6.10B$6.15B$6.56B$6.84B$7.14B
Surprise %0.00%-0.35%-0.02%0.16%0.26%----

Net Income Forecast

$2B $2B $3B $4B $4B $5B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.11B$2.64B$2.69B$3.23B$3.48B----
Avg Forecast$2.07B$2.58B$3.00B$3.19B$3.66B$3.73B$3.69B$4.19B$4.53B
High Forecast$2.48B$3.09B$3.60B$3.82B$3.68B$3.83B$4.19B$4.49B$4.67B
Low Forecast$1.66B$2.06B$2.40B$2.55B$3.65B$3.63B$3.53B$3.89B$4.33B
Surprise %1.69%2.35%-10.20%1.27%-4.96%----

CME Forecast FAQ


Is CME Group stock a buy?

CME Group stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 34 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 11 Buy, 18 Hold, 5 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that CME Group is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is CME Group's price target?

CME Group's price target, set by 34 Wall Street analysts, averages $291.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $285 at the low end to $298 at the high end, suggesting a potential 11.10% change from the previous closing price of $262.38.

How does CME Group stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

CME Group's stock forecast shows a 11.10% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (-1.62%) and outperforming the financial data & stock exchanges stocks industry (3.30%), trailing the Blockchain Stocks List (20.01%) and Crypto Stocks List (17.09%) investment ideas.

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for CME Group over the past three months?

  • September 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 16.67% Buy, 44.44% Hold, 5.56% Sell, 16.67% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 16.67% Buy, 44.44% Hold, 5.56% Sell, 16.67% Strong Sell.
  • July 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 22.22% Buy, 38.89% Hold, 0% Sell, 22.22% Strong Sell.

What is CME Group’s EPS forecast?

CME Group's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $10.39, marking a 7.22% increase from the reported $9.69 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $10.93 in 2026, $11.66 in 2027, and $12.6 in 2028.

What is CME Group’s revenue forecast?

CME Group's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $6.28B, reflecting a 2.39% increase from the reported $6.13B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $6.57B, followed by $6.94B for 2027, and $7.39B for 2028.

What is CME Group’s net income forecast?

CME Group's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $3.73B, representing an 7.05% increase from the reported $3.48B in 2024. Projections indicate $3.69B in 2026, $4.19B in 2027, and $4.53B in 2028.